What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Transportation is 89% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $86,634 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIOUX FALLS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.5% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,634 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
89% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Sioux Falls, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.7% higher

Commute

89.7% higher

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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